Spinal cord

Pronunciation: /ˈspaɪnəɫ ˈkɔɹd/

Spinal cord (noun)

  1. A long bundle of nerves inside the backbone that sends messages between the brain and the rest of the body.

Examples

  • The spinal cord carries signals between the brain and the body.
  • Injuries to the spinal cord can affect movement and feeling.